Events Calendar
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Saturday Nov 9
November 9, 2024
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
November 9, 2024
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
November 9, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Denyse Thomasos: Just Beyond, one of the finest painters to emerge in the 1990’s, the late Trinidadian-Canadian artist, Denyse Thomasos (1964-2012) left an indelible, yet frequently overlooked, mark on contemporary painting. The exhibition features selections devoted to the artists’ primary areas of research, illustrated with major works on loan from museums ...
Sunday Nov 10
November 10, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
Monday Nov 11
November 11, 2024
1:00PM - 1:30PM
Tour
Join us for an interpretive guided tour of Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition to find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tours offered 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Please meet ...
November 11, 2024
2:00PM - 2:30PM
Tour
Join us for an interpretive guided tour of Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition to find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tours offered 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Please meet ...
November 11, 2024
3:00PM - 3:30PM
Tour
Join us for an interpretive guided tour of Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition to find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tours offered 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Please meet ...
Tuesday Nov 12
November 12, 2024
10:30AM - 11:30AM
TOTS
Tots: Big Fun for Little People is filled with laughter, wonder, and precious bonding time for you and your tot! Specifically designed for toddlers aged 1-4, this program invites younger siblings to join in the fun as well.
Registration includes one caregiver and up to two children. Rooms Members enjoy a 10% ...
November 12, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Wednesday Nov 13
November 13, 2024
7:00PM - 8:30PM
How do we commemorate war? Whose stories get told? And when do we tell them? Join The Rooms and Memorial University for Dialogue and Debate: Questioning Commemorations to challenge our ideas and preconceptions on what it means to remember.
Dialogue and Debate is an event series that invites experts from Memorial University ...
Friday Nov 15
November 15, 2024
10:00AM - 9:00PM
In celebration of the province’s cultural diversity Sharing Our Cultures presents: M.E.D.I.A, a display of multimedia work created by NL youth who participated in facilitated sessions on equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
The display includes poems, videos, paintings, and sculpture that all deliver positive messages designed to tackle racism and embrace diversity.
Opening remarks ...
November 15, 2024
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Lead by our knowledgeable Archives staff, get behind the scenes vault access and a rare look at the ship’s log from the HMS Royal George.
In 1808, Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth commanded this ship on an extraordinary journey covering thousands of miles. One surviving logbook from the voyage documents six ...
November 15, 2024
1:00PM - 3:30PM
Art Tea is a contemplative way to experience our exhibitions. Join us for a visit to the art gallery, then exchange ideas and share reflections about current topics in art. This is a casual and relaxed group setting. Tea will be served overlooking the breathtaking view of the harbour.
Seating is limited.
Tickets: ...
November 15, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed ...
November 15, 2024
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Teens
Join us at The Rooms for an inspiring drawing class designed specifically for teens. Whether you’re a budding artist or just curious about exploring your artistic interests, this class is perfect for you!
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques, from line work to shading. Each session focuses on ...
Saturday Nov 16
November 16, 2024
10:00AM - 5:00PM
In celebration of the province’s cultural diversity Sharing Our Cultures presents: M.E.D.I.A, a display of multimedia work created by NL youth who participated in facilitated sessions on equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
The display includes poems, videos, paintings, and sculpture that all deliver positive messages designed to tackle racism and embrace diversity.
The project ...
November 16, 2024
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
November 16, 2024
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
November 16, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Denyse Thomasos: Just Beyond, one of the finest painters to emerge in the 1990’s, the late Trinidadian-Canadian artist, Denyse Thomasos (1964-2012) left an indelible, yet frequently overlooked, mark on contemporary painting. The exhibition features selections devoted to the artists’ primary areas of research, illustrated with major works on loan from museums ...
Sunday Nov 17
November 17, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
November 17, 2024
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Pianist and composer James Hurley is joined by the Irish Tenor Dean Power for a magical evening celebrating shared folksong traditions from Newfoundland and Ireland.
Power and Hurley offer new arrangements of well-known songs through a program that also features Hurley's unique compositions based on the works of Irish literary luminaries ...
Tuesday Nov 19
November 19, 2024
9:30AM - 1:00PM
Workshop
Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This is the perfect chance to get started or continue your family research. This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guides through practical online resources ...
November 19, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Thursday Nov 21
November 21, 2024
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Talk
Join guest curator and host, Jenelle Duval for an engaging conversation with panelists, Jordan Bennett, Samaqani Cocahq, Kayla Stride, and Nelson White.
The featured artists will reflect on their work as part of Duval’s exhibition, Tekweywinen tel weljesultiek (Be with us in our Joy), a uniquely interactive and play-based experience that showcases ...
November 21, 2024
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Presented with PictureNL, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s superb films and filmmakers! Each month we’ll present a different local feature film on our big screen. Gather with friends and film buffs to celebrate home-grown talent.
Next up:
Screening six local shorts:
Faeries – directed by Yejide Emioladipupo – 7.41 ...